Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Mar 2020
'Massive shortages': rural Australian pharmacies low on essential medications amid coronavirus
12 March 2020 - Major drug wholesalers warn of unprecedented demand saying it is 30% to 40% higher than forecast.
The spread of Covid-19 has not yet caused a national shortage of medications and experts say there is no need whatsoever to panic buy.
But the flood of orders from pharmacies has led to temporary shortages in some rural areas.
At least three major drug wholesalers have written to pharmacists warning of unprecedented demands for stock and apologising for supply chain challenges, according to documents seen by The Medical Republic and shared with Guardian Australia.
